BoE's Mann warns labor market not weak enough to tame inflation

Bloomberg · yesterday
BoE's Mann warns labor market not weak enough to tame inflation
  • Mann said the labor market is not weak enough to bring inflation down, calling it "static" rather than loose.
  • She flagged upcoming wage settlements as a concern while the BOE expects rising fuel and energy costs to push inflation notably above 4% early next year.

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“Catherine Mann said the labor market is “static” rather than loose as she warned inflationary pressures are becoming embedded.”— Catherine Mann
“she is worried about upcoming wage settlements at a time when the BOE expects rising fuel and energy costs to push inflation “notably” above 4% early next year.”— Catherine Mann

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